Tendoachilles Surgery
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Dr Dhimant Patel is highly skilled in minimally invasive treatments of Achilles tendinitis. He understands the pain that you go through while suffering from Achilles tendon pain. At Amble Foot and Ankle Centre Ahmedabad, Dr.Dhimant Pate holds incredible experience and specializes in treating Achilles tendinitis through Achilles tendon surgery and tendon Achilles rupture repair
Everything you need to know about Tendoachilles Surgery
A surgical treatment called Achilles tendon repair surgery is used to repair a damaged Achilles tendon.
The Achilles tendon is a robust and flexible cord that runs down the back of the leg called the Achilles tendon. It links your leg muscles to your heel. It’s the most prominent tendon the human body possesses. You can run, leap, and walk with its support.
Causes of Tendoachilles Surgery
The Achilles tendon allows you to bend at the knee, stand on your toes, and propely yourself forward while walking.
When the strain on your Achilles tendon suddenly increases, it might lead to a rupture. Examples that are often used are:
- Boosting the level of athletic engagement, particularly in jumping-related activities
- Falling from a high place
- A hole you step into
Symptoms of Achilles tendon
While some people may experience no symptoms at all after an Achilles tendon rupture, the majority of patients report:
- Experiencing a calf kick
- Swelling and pain, maybe severe, in the area of the heel
- Being unable to "push off" or bend the hurt leg when walking
- Being unable to stand on the hurt leg's toes
- Signs of an injury include a popping or snapping noise.
Other conditions with Achilles tendon
Insertional & Non Insertional tendinopathy
Noninsertional Achilles tendinitis affects the tendon fibers in the tendon’s middle half, above the point where it connects to the heel. The fibers might start to degrade and form little tears as time goes on. Tendon edema and thickening mayresult from this.
In particular, the younger generation, athletes, and runners are prone to noninsertional tendinitis.
Insertional Achilles tendonitis develops when the tendon penetrates the heel bone (the calcaneus) and affects only the lower half of the tendon.
Haglund deformity
The deformity known as Haglund’s occurs when the Achilles tendon inserts into an enlarged bony portion of the heel due to an anomaly in the foot’s soft tissues and bones.
Tendon transfer surgeries
Donor transfer surgery is a type of hand surgery that can help people who have lost hand mobility. A healthy tendon is moved from its original attachment to a new one to regain the lost action
Recovery
After the surgery, the doctor will suggest when it’s safe to put weight on your foot. If you are planning to start your exercises after the surgery, it is advised to wear a cast, splint, or brace for 4-8 weeks. Returning to a regular healthy routine usually takes 6-9 months. It may take up to two years for symptoms to go away completely